Genicel

Why Does Our Immune System Need Help? Inside the body is an amazing protection mechanism called the immune system. The job of the immune system is to protect the body from foreign substances (also known generally as antigens). It is intricately designed to defend in three different ways: Creating a barrier that prevents antigens from entering the b... ody Detecting and eliminating an antigen that has invaded the body before it can cause harm Eliminating an antigen that has been able to spread through the bloodstream When a foreign antigen invades the body, its presence generally induces some side effect. For example, a thorn in one's finger typically results in pain and swelling. Many antigens are toxic and harmful once they get into the body or the bloodstream. Again, the immune system is uniquely prepared to defend against this type of activity. However, as remarkable as it is, the immune system wanes with age, like most physiologic systems of the body. The thymus gland, which is a central component of the immune system, gradually decreases in size and function over time. By age 50, the thymus gland is no longer capable of producing sufficient levels of a critical thymic protein required by the immune system to support the immune response. Directions for UseRead More